slanty

adjective

as in slanted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanty
  1. slanted
  2. diagonal
  3. slant
  4. hanging
Adjective
  • The home has other unusual features as well, like a custom triple bunk bed tucked under a skylight that’s cut to the angle of the slanted ceiling.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The picture glowed, the sound was clear; nothing blurred, slanted, or bled off the screen.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 25 July 2026
Definition of slanted
Adjective
  • The projectors can each produce 300-diagonal-inch visuals with a (roughly) 20-ft gap between the vertical surface and the front of the unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The parallel groupings can be vertical, diagonal, horizontal, or a combination.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of diagonal
Adjective
  • On the third drive, Bell took a slant 44 yards into Chiefs territory.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike the Spanx AirEssentials style, these pants feature side slant pockets ideal for stashing your phone, keys, and sunglasses on long travel days.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of slant
Adjective
  • The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of hanging
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“Slanty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slanty. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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